Music recorded in September 1926

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Music recorded in September 1926

September 1926 was a month of simultaneous changes in diplomacy, broadcasting, social issues, disasters, and sports. On September 1st, the constitutional name of the Lebanese Republic came into effect, marking a new phase in the political framework under French mandate. On September 8th, Germany joined the League of Nations, visibly advancing the restructuring of post-war European diplomacy. In the United States, on September 13th, the Radio Corporation of America announced the establishment of the National Broadcasting Company, Inc., making significant progress in the development of a nationwide broadcasting network. On September 18th, Hurricane Miami of 1926 struck southern Florida, leaving deep impacts on urban infrastructure and the real estate market. On September 23, Gene Tunney (1897–1978) defeated Jack Dempsey (1895–1983) to win the World Heavyweight Championship, and on September 25, the Slavery Convention was signed in Geneva, with the international community reaffirming its commitment to the abolition of slavery in an institutional sense.

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Summary of information regarding the September 1926 recording.

In September 1926, against the backdrop of the establishment of the electric recording era, major companies in the recording industry were each pursuing recording, distribution, and equipment sales in their own ways. According to available documents, the activities of Victor Talking Machine Company, Columbia Phonograph Co., Inc., Brunswick-Balke-Collender Company, Thomas A. Edison, Inc., General Phonograph Corporation's OKeh Records, Aeolian Vocalion Co., and Sonora Phonograph Company can be confirmed for this month. Because the nature of the documents differs between companies where recording dates are clearly indicated and companies where sales and distribution activities can be confirmed in contemporary industry publications, the following is a summary of what can be confirmed.

Victor

September 1926 saw activity from the Victor Talking Machine Company in both sales and recordings. A September 15th issue of an industry magazine reported that the new Victor machines were being well-received by retailers in West New York and West Pennsylvania. In terms of recordings, "Black Bottom Stomp" and "The Chant" by Jelly Roll Morton (1890–1941) and the Red Hot Peppers were recorded on September 15th, followed by recordings by Ernest V. Stoneman (1893–1968) and the Dixie Mountaineers on September 21st and 24th, and a recording by Vernon Dalhart (1883–1948) on September 29th. In September, Victor was simultaneously pursuing both urban jazz and country-style repertoire.

Columbia

In September 1926, contemporary industry publications confirm Columbia Phonograph Co., Inc.'s efforts to strengthen its West Coast distribution network. The September 15th issue featured a new factory in the Oakland industrial area, highlighting its suitable location for rapid delivery to the West Coast, indicating progress in the reorganization of the distribution network. In terms of recordings, Vernon Dalhart's (1883–1948) "An Old Fashioned Picture" was recorded on September 7th, Irving Kaufman's (1890–1976) recording on September 24th, and Vernon Dalhart's recordings, including "The Miami Storm," were recorded on September 29th. The overlap of sales network development and new recordings in the same month is characteristic of Columbia's activities during this period.

Brunswick

In September 1926, Brunswick-Balke-Collender Company was found to be involved in both equipment sales and recording production. The September 15th issue of an industry magazine reported that the Brunswick Panatrope Model P-1, a 25-cycle current model, was being supplied to a Buffalo dealer, indicating that regional model deployments were underway. In terms of recordings, "Petrushka" by Ben Bernie (1891–1943) and the Hotel Roosevelt Orchestra was recorded on September 7th, and "Someday Sweetheart" by the Dixie Syncopators, led by Joe "King" Oliver (1881–1938), was recorded on September 17th. The expansion of sales of electric record players and the continuation of dance music and jazz recordings were happening concurrently in the same month.

Edison

In September 1926, Thomas A. Edison, Inc. was active in both sales promotion and recording production. The September 15th issue of an industry magazine advertised the Edison Disc Phonograph as a product with superior sales potential compared to its competitors. In terms of recordings, Vernon Dalhart's (1883–1948) "An Old Fashioned Picture" was released on September 7th, "October Sample Record No. 11" (containing multiple tracks) on September 15th, and "In a Garden of Hawaii" by the Aloha Hawaiian Orchestra on September 24th. In September, Edison was active in both promotional sample discs and product recordings.

OK

In September 1926, General Phonograph Corporation's OKeh Records found several releases of lace records with September release bands. OKeh 8392, containing Butterbeans & Susie's "Da, Da Blues," and OKeh 8399, containing "Papa, Don't Hold Back on Me," are both recorded as being published in September 1926. Furthermore, an advertisement in an industry magazine from the same month features the name of Otto Heineman (1876–1965) and a New York address, indicating that the company was still conducting its own sales and supplying goods in September. Based on September's records, OKeh was active in at least both product distribution and advertising.

Aeolian Vocalion

In September 1926, contemporary industry journals confirm the movement of parts shipments by the Aeolian Vocalion Co. The September 15th issue records that three loads of phonograph parts were shipped from the Meriden factory to the West Coast, indicating that the company was operating a supply system for the western market. At least in the records from this month, the Aeolian Vocalion Co. was not merely placing advertisements, but was actually engaged in logistics operations.

Sonora

In September 1926, Sonora Phonograph Company was confirmed to be selling equipment for the autumn sales season. An advertisement in the September 15th issue of an industry magazine featured the Sonora Shielded Six Standard Console for $185 and the De Luxe Console for $225, indicating that the company was strengthening its appeal to radio-integrated devices. While similar documents from that month do not specify the recording date, it is clear that Sonora was actively marketing its products in September.

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